The Achilles Project

While Achilles was one of the heroes of the Trojan War, we have to think that it's probably his handsomeness and not his penchant for brut force that inspired the founders of The Achilles Project to adapt his name, because if there's one word to describe this dual retail space and restaurant in the heart of Boston's Fort Point Channel neighborhood, it's certainly "handsome." The site, co-founded by former music industry pros Michael Krupp and Shaka Ramsay offers guests a multi-faceted hip urban country club environment where they can choose to sip fine beverages, chow down on the exquisite cuisine created by Chef Michael Leviton at the Persephone restaurant or jam out to a guest DJ, and maybe even engage in some intense Xbox or Wii battles with their friends. If visitors tire from the food or fun and games, they can get their fashion fix by checking out the boutique area which "features exclusive and limited-run clothing and accessories from competitive to high-price point fashion lines." It's sort of like a one-stop shop urban chic version of Dave and Buster's…but fun.